From the Pit to the Palace : The Autobiography of Cynthia Mother Pratt (Paperback)

"From the Pit to the Palace" is the captivating true story of a young girl who grew up in Nassau, Bahamas from a life of extreme poverty to become the second in command as the Deputy Prime Minister and first female Minister of Defense for the country. She also held the Position of Prime Minister during his period of illness. A memoir like no other, this book discusses her struggles and successes during her journey.

This book will inspire and motivate those who are considered poor, at-risk, and less than, to dream and dream big. As a woman, Cynthia "Mother" Pratt earned many firsts, as a Bahamian she has earned many firsts, as a Christian woman, she has demonstrated integrity and the tenants of God's command on our lives. Her story is inspirational. It will help you believe in yourself and what you can become if you believe and do the work. She has done so much work to uplift herself and those around her. Mother Pratt is one of the most influential women in Bahamian history, and this is her story.